Platform Cyber Vulnerability Test Engineer

• Conduct cyber vulnerability assessments on airborne platforms, embedded systems, and mission-critical subsystems.
• Develop test plans, threat models, and evaluation criteria based on system architecture and mission context.
• Execute penetration testing, red team assessments, and software/hardware exploit techniques in lab and field environments.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity analysts, test leads, and system engineers to define test objectives and interpret results.
• Document findings, mitigation recommendations, and support risk management decision processes.
• Interface with program stakeholders during test events, briefings, and engineering working groups.
• Ensure all testing activities align with DoD cybersecurity guidance and authorization frameworks.

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity testing or cyber vulnerability assessment roles.
• Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity requirements (e.g., RMF, DoDI 8510.01, CNSSI 1253).
• Experience with penetration testing tools and techniques (e.g., Kali Linux, Metasploit, Nessus).
• Familiarity with avionics, mission systems, or platform-level architecture.
• Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI.

• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), or similar certification.
• Experience working with AFLCMC, OTAs, or weapon system PMOs.
• Familiarity with cross-domain solutions and secure embedded systems.
• Experience conducting test events in laboratory, SIL, or platform-level environments.
• Strong technical writing and briefing skills.

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  Interesting Work:
  
  
  
  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
  
  
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  Values:
  
  
  
  Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
  
  
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  100% Employee Owned:
  
  
  
  We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
  
  
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  Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  
  
  




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  Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  
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  Flexible schedules
  
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  6% 401k match with immediate vesting
  
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  Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  
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  Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  
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  Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
  
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  Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  
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  Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  




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  Track Record of Success:
  
  
  
  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
  
  

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com